According the American Heart Association, about 1 out of
every 3 adults over the age of 20 in the US has high blood
pressure. A third of them don't even know it, because
there are no symptoms, hence its nickname "the silent
killer."
Everyone has heard of high blood pressure, but many don't
really know what it is.
Simply put, blood pressure is a measure of how much
pressure is created in your arteries (blood vessels) when
your heart pumps blood through them.
The top number in a blood pressure reading (systolic) is
the amount of pressure in your arteries when your heart
beats. The bottom number (diastolic) is the artery
pressure when your heart rests between beats.
In terms of numbers, high blood pressure is anything equal
to or greater than about 140/90.
If you're healthy, your heart is strong and can pump the
blood easily. Your arteries are elastic and stretch when
the blood is pumped into them. The oxygen-rich blood flows
smoothly to all the organs, muscles, bones and tissues like
it's supposed to with no undue pressure being created.
That's ideal. That's called excellent health.
But many people choose not to go against what creates the
state of excellent health.
Instead their systems are overrun with acid, wastes and
cholesterol from one source: What they put in their mouths.
And their hearts are weak from two things: Acid (from
food) and lack of exercise.
As a result, their arteries don't stretch as easily to let
the blood through, the wastes rob the blood of oxygen
(which can damage the organs that need that blood, like the
kidneys and brain), and the heart is put under tremendous
stress to pump toxin-loaded blood all through the body.
Next there's increased pressure build-up in the arteries
and voila-- you've got high blood pressure.
And if this continues long enough with the organs not
getting the oxygen-rich blood they need--stroke, kidney
disease and heart attack can follow.
High blood pressure is considered one of the most
preventable causes of premature death in the world.
Here's how you prevent it in two simple ways:
1) Move your body
2) Watch what you put in your mouth.
Exercise is vital to keep your heart strong and move
toxins out of the body.
I do karate, kickboxing and run and my blood pressure is
90/55. It's not rocket science.
But you don't have to be a martial artist to get exercise.
Even walking 4-5 times per week can make a huge difference.
Don't let yourself make excuses for not exercising. And
if you can't seem to get yourself in the exercise mode, use
a simple, effective, at home behavior modification program
to give you an exerciser's mindset. Go to: http://www.thinkrightnow.com/audios/audioexercise.asp
This program will actually make you want to exercise. It
can turn you into a real fitness lover.
As far as food is concerned, getting and maintaining an
alkaline pH is not only good for your heart, blood vessels
and other organs and tissues, but your life may literally
depend on it.
The single most effective and long lasting way to attain
and maintain an alkaline pH, prevent cholesterol build-up
and rid your body of wastes is to eat mainly alkaline
foods, and correctly combine your foods so they're easily
digested.
Ever hear that before?
Great Taste No Pain spells out what to do so that you
can't make a mistake. It makes it effortless. You'll know
exactly which foods are acid-creating and which are
alkaline, you'll learn which foods raise cholesterol (and
what ones lower it), and you'll be shown how to combine
perfect, delicious meals that are proven to reduce blood
pressure.
Plus eating the Great Taste No Pain way gives you more
energy...for exercising!
PS: Jeanne is now sticking to her exercise program thanks
to more energy from Great Taste No Pain:
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Hello Sherry,
After following your program for four days I have found
that I have more energy, I am sticking to my exercise
program (no excuses) and the pain in my elbow is almost non-
existent.
I am one of the people that has not been "bothered" by any
digestive issues but I am sure noticing a difference in my
entire body by eating this way.
